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Carolina Hurricanes Face Ottawa Senators in Saturday Matchup, Favored to Win Despite Goaltending Concerns

The Ottawa Senators (8-7-1) will face off against the Carolina Hurricanes (11-4) on Saturday, November 16 at 7 p.m. ET. Ottawa is looking to bounce back from a 5-4 OT loss to Philadelphia, while Carolina is coming off a 4-1 loss to Utah. Carolina is favored to win with opening odds at -183 and the current line at Carolina -168.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Senators +145 | Hurricanes -168
• Spread: Senators +1.5 (-165) | Hurricanes -1.5 (+142)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Carolina will win straight-up is 63%.

Ottawa vs Carolina Stats

Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators suffered a 5-4 overtime loss at home to the Philadelphia Flyers, despite holding two separate leads during the game. Josh Norris led the team with a goal and an assist, while Ridly Greig and Thomas Chabot each contributed two assists. The Senators are currently 3-5 on the road with a -3 goal differential, averaging 3.4 goals per game while allowing 3.06 goals per game. Tim Stutzle leads the team with 20 points, followed by Brady Tkachuk with 18 points and Drake Batherson with 15 points. Linus Ullmark will start in goal, with a record of 4-4-1, a 2.77 GAA, and a .890 SV%. Ottawa is ranked 12th in offense, 8th in defense, and holds a record of 8-7-1 this season.

Carolina Hurricanes Analysis

Carolina Hurricanes have established themselves as one of the top teams in the NHL, although a recent 4-1 loss to Utah ended their road trip. Necas scored the lone goal in the defeat, but the team is facing the absence of goalies Frederik Andersen and likely Pyotr Kochetkov. The Hurricanes are led by Necas with 25 points, Aho and Svechnikov with 14 points each, and Gostsibehre with 10 points. They have been averaging 4 goals per game while allowing 2.66 goals per game. Spencer Martin, expected to start the next game, has a 0-1 record with a 5.19 GAA and .806 SV%. Carolina has a power ranking of 2 and ranks #4 for offense, averaging 4.00 goals per game, and #7 for defense, giving up an average of 2.67 goals per game. Their overall record is 11-4. Despite their strong performance, Ottawa has won their last three matchups against Carolina.

Carolina's Goaltending Concerns Could Give Ottawa Advantage in Upcoming Game

Carolina and Ottawa have distinct strengths and weaknesses that will impact their upcoming game. Despite Carolina's overall superiority, concerns regarding their goaltending performance may give Ottawa an advantage in covering the +1.5 puck line. Ottawa continues to demonstrate strong performance, particularly in scoring goals. Martin's struggles in the NHL may further contribute to Ottawa's potential success. Nevertheless, Carolina's formidable offense presents a challenge, suggesting a high-scoring game with a narrow victory for Carolina. Therefore, given these factors, I recommend taking Ottawa +1.5 at -166.

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